AUSTIN — El Paso R&B singer Khalid won his first American Music Award on Tuesday, after being nominated in four different categories.

Khalid was voted Favorite Male Soul/R&B Artist of the year during the ceremony. His debut studio album "American Teen" was nominated for Favorite Soul/R&B album and his song "Young Dumb & Broke" was nominated for Favorite Song in the same category. He was also nominated for New Artist of the Year.